2026 MOP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1292 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.9619 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0355 SZL

2026 MOP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 2.1292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 1.9619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1673 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0321 to the December average rate of 2.0452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.1292 was down 14.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.4768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,646 SZL

2025 Average 11,134 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 9,809 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 836.51 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.0839

1.9799

JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to SZL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.0340, compared to 2.0402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0340

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1568 SZL (High: 2.1292 / Low: 1.9724). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 SZL (High: 2.0476 / Low: 2.0411).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1568

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0436 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.0753) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.2795), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2043 (-8.96%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.0753

2025 Avg (March) 2.2795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0639	1.9619	2.0321
February	2.0098	1.9703	1.9886
March	2.1292	1.9724	2.0753
April	2.1040	2.0252	2.0538
May	2.0642	2.0122	2.0270
June	2.0541	2.0058	2.0271
July	2.0797	2.0070	2.0353
August	2.0476	2.0411	2.0452